16-year-old accidentally shot in head with spear gun

Police say teens were trying to reload spear gun when it fired

Police say a 16-year-old was accidentally shot in the head with a spear gun.

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16-year-old accidentally shot in head with spear gun

Police say teens were trying to reload spear gun when it fired

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Updated: 10:23 AM EDT Jun 8, 2012

Police said two teenagers were trying to reload a spear gun when it fired, striking a 16-year-old in the forehead.The Miami Herald reports the boy was conscious Thursday afternoon when he was taken to Jackson Memorial Hospital.Miami-Dade police said the teen and his 15-year-old friend were hanging out at a lake when the gun fired.Police said the incident appears to be an accident.There was no further word on the teen's condition.More From WPBF: Email alerts | Mobile | Social9146236

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Police said two teenagers were trying to reload a spear gun when it fired, striking a 16-year-old in the forehead.